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PV 18

1991 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,963 mi
Last recorded115,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV 18
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 115,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,037 miles

Engine rattle present

Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,449 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 110,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 108,509 miles

Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 103,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 101,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 99,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,582 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,128 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks on sill panels

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,128 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,806 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front anti roll bar link top gaiter split

rear exhaust mounting broken but system is supported

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,464 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 68,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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PV 18 is a 1991 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 137,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PV 18, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PV 18?

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What year was PV 18 registered?

PV 18 is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 1991.

Is PV 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV 18 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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